Brickyard Personalities

Boxing Legends & Speedway Dreams

I'm no boxing aficionado but it seems to me that there is a strong argument for the case that the Jack Johnson - Jim Jeffries bout in 1910 was the fight of the 20th Century. Not because the fighters were evenly matched - they weren't. Not because the fight was particularly good - it wasn't. The reasons are all about civil rights and the role of the black race in America.
Stoughton Fletcher(s)

The articles in the two attachments below concern the death of Stoughton J. Fletcher. The first was published in the Indianapolis Star on December 26, 1909.
 
Tom Taggart, French Lick & IMS

These two articles in the attachments concern Tom Taggart, a major political figure in early 20th century America. Reminiscent of former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney, Taggart was injured in a hunting accident that injured one of his eyes.
Mayors Bookwalter & Shank

This article concerning the inauguration of Indianapolis Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank appeared in the January 2, 1910 Indianapolis Star.
Howard Marmon on Race Team Size

This article was originally published in the February 20, 1910 Indianapolis Star and was written by Howard Marmon of the Nordyke & Marmon Company that manufactured Marmon automobiles.
Harry Grant @ Cyclonic Clip

Originally published in the Sunday, March 20, 1910 Indianapolis Star, this article about racing super star driver Harry Grant was part of  a special supplemental section about the upcoming March 28 Indianapolis Automobile Show presented by the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Associatio
Johnny Aitken Profile - 1910

This profile of Heroic Age racing star Johnny Aitken was published in the April 17, 1910, Indianapolis Star. This was printed early in Aitken's career as he was ascending.
Merz' Comeback

This article first appeared in the April 24, 1910 Indianapolis Star. Be warned the attachment is poor quality and there are sections that are difficult to impossible to read. Get your magnifying glass.
 
Marmon Valued Racing in Businesss

This article was originally published in the May 1, 1910 Indianapolis Star and discusses the value Howard Marmon put on racing in developing and promoting an auto manufacturer's products. This article was written by Mr. Marmon who contributed regularly to the newspaper.
Harroun Talks Race Craft - 1910

This attached article first appeared in the May 2, 1910 Indianapolis Star.